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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.22 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.22 and 146.78 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.22 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.22 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.22 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 48,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614.08/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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